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We're located in the heart of South Kensington, directly opposite the Natural History Museum.

Our top position makes us the ideal starting point for exploring the city. The Science Museum, Hyde Park and the famous department store Harrods are just a few minutes' walk away. If you want to go further afield, South Kensington and Gloucester Road tube stations are close by, giving you fast, comfortable, direct connections to attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Notting Hill or Covent Garden.

We have masses of British charm, as our hostel is in the historic Baden Powell House, named after the founder of the Scouting Movement. After a tiring day's sightseeing you can put your feet up in our spacious, comfortable lobby, surf the internet or go to the bar and chat with other guests from all over the world. Here we can offer you cider and small snacks such as sandwiches, muffins and cookies, just what's needed to set you up for your next round of activities.

You can sleep in single, double, shared or dormitory accommodation. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower and toilet, and all rooms except the dormitories have a TV. You can leave your bedding at home as we include it in the price.

Our free services and offers include lockers at the reception and dormitories, bedding, towels (except in the dorms), maps, hair dryers (just ask at reception!) and use of our luggage storage, even after check-out.

We also have an all-you-can-eat-and-drink breakfast buffet for £5.90.

There's call points for telephone calls as well as Internet terminals and WLAN in the rooms for a small fee. Towels can be rented for £1. For those with cars, we have underground parking.

Our young and multilingual team is there for you 24 hours a day with help and advice. We have tickets for city tours, musicals and other attractions as well as public transport.

Under such circumstances, there is really nothing stopping you from having an unforgettable stay!

Cancellation Policy

This property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.

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This property has specific Terms & Conditions.

Earliest check in time is 3pm on arrival date for all Meininger properties. Of course guests can arrive before 3pm and leave their bags in our luggage room if required.

Please note that you must be 18 or over to stay in a dormitory. We cannot provide beds in dormitories for families or any other bookings with children below 18 years.

Special cancellation & payment conditions 2014:

26.12.2014 to 31.12.2014
03.04.2015 to 05.04.2015
22.05.2015 to 25.05.2015
30.12.2015 to 01.01.2015

Cancellations received 0 to 21 days prior to arrival or in case of No Show will be charged 100 % of the total reservation amount. The total price of the reservation will be charged 20 days prior arrival and it is non-refundable.

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28.11.2014 to 29.11.2014
05.12.2014 to 06.12.2014
19.12.2014 to 20.12.2014
12.06.2015 to 13.06.2015
27.11.2015 to 28.11.2015
04.12.2015 to 05.12.2015
11.12.2015 to 12.12.2015

Cancellations received 0 to 7 days prior to arrival or in case of No Show will be charged 100 % of the total reservation amount. The total price of the reservation will be charged 7 days prior arrival and it is non-refundable.

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BOOKING FPR GROUPS OF 12 OR MORE
1. Bookings for groups of 12 or more: cancellations made by the guest respectively on the part of the intermediary person or organisation are free of charge up to 60 days before expected arrival. For cancellations made within 60 days prior to arrival, the following cancellation fees apply; these fees also apply for bookings made within 60 days of expected arrival:

a) For cancellations made 59 to 30 days before expected arrival, 30 per cent of the agreed-upon total price will be due.
b) For cancellations made 29 to 10 days before expected arrival, 50 per cent of the agreed-upon total price will be due.
c) For cancellations made 9 to 1 day(s) before expected arrival, 90 per cent of the agreed-upon total price will be due.
d) Guests who either cancel on the day of their expected arrival or simply do not show up will be charged the agreed-upon
total price in full.

Above cancellation conditions also apply if the number of persons is reduced at least 10 per cent within this period of time. A
reduction of less than 10 per cent is free of charge until 1 day prior to arrival.

2. Booked meals can be cancelled free of charge until 8 days prior to arrival. Thereafter, a cancellation fee of 100 per cent of the
agreed-upon total price applies.

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How to get to the hostel?

The closest tube stations are South Kensington and Gloucester Road via the District Line, Circle Line and Piccadilly Line.

Directions from South Kensington:
- Take the exit to the right and walk up to Cromwell Road, turn left and follow Cromwell Road until you reach the intersection of Cromwell Road/Queen’s Gate
- MEININGER Hotel is located just across the road in Baden Powell House

Directions from Gloucester Road:
- Exit the station via the Cromwell Road exit to the left
- Walk up to Cromwell Road and turn right
- Walk approximately 150m, MEININGER Hotel is located on the left hand side on the corner of Cromwell Road/Queen’s Gate, in Baden Powell House

From the airports:

Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the Piccadilly Line to Gloucester Road station (journey time approximately 40 minutes), follow the directions from the station (see above)
- A cab ride costs from £38

Stansted Airport (STN)
- By train: Take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street (journey time 47 minutes), change for the Circle Line to South Kensington or Gloucester Road (directions from station see above)
- By coach: Take a coach (e.g. National Express, Terravision) to Victoria Station (journey time approximately 2 hours), change for the Circle or District Line to South Kensington or Gloucester Road (directions from station see above)
- A cab ride costs from £75

Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- By train: Take the Gatwick Express or any Southern train to Victoria Station, change for the Circle or District Line to South Kensington or Gloucester Road (directions from station see above)
- By coach: Take a coach (e.g. National Express) to Victoria Station, change for the Circle or District Line to South Kensington or Gloucester Road (directions from station see above)
- A cab ride costs from £75

Luton Airport (LTN)
- By train: Take a train to St. Pancras station (journey time approximately 35mins), change for the Piccadilly line to South Kensington or Gloucester Road (directions from station see above)
- By coach: Take a coach (e.g. National Express, Terravision) to Victoria Station (journey time approximately 1.5 hours), change for the Circle or District Line to South Kensington or Gloucester Road (directions from station see above)
- A cab ride costs from £75